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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Danny is interested in the woman in #23 because she ________________________.
(a) owns her house and has money in the bank.
(b) is a good cook.
(c) is kind to him.
(d) is the most beautiful woman in town.

2. What is St. Andrew's Eve?
(a) The night when Catholics polish their statues.
(b) The night when young men enter the priesthood.
(c) The night when all the bars in town stay open all night.
(d) The night when every paisano seeks buried treasure.

3. Why does Danny receive the sentence he does?
(a) He is a veteran.
(b) He is on the police force.
(c) He knows the chief of police.
(d) His uncle is the sheriff.

4. What is found during Pilon's treasure dig?
(a) A metal box of dubloons.
(b) A survey plaque.
(c) A dog skeleton.
(d) A coffin.

5. Tortilla Flat thrives on gossip about _______________.
(a) businessmen.
(b) priests.
(c) newcomers.
(d) love lives.

6. What has Danny learned that he has inherited?
(a) A dog.
(b) A lot of money.
(c) A gas station.
(d) Two small houses.

7. Where does Big Joe Portagee spend half his civilian life?
(a) Boxing ring.
(b) Jail.
(c) Church.
(d) School.

8. For whom does the person in #26 buy wine, lingerie and whiskey?
(a) Anabelle Gerard.
(b) Anne Marie Garcia.
(c) Arabella Gross.
(d) Anna Luiz.

9. Where does the Pirate show up every day?
(a) Santa Barbara.
(b) Carmel.
(c) Monterey.
(d) Montecito.

10. What sentence does Danny get for being drunk and disorderly?
(a) 5 days in jail.
(b) 2 weeks in jail.
(c) 30 days in jail.
(d) 1 night in jail.

11. Who is Pilon?
(a) The town barber.
(b) A bartender.
(c) A mechanic.
(d) Danny's friend.

12. How much does Pilon ask Pablo to pay in rent each month?
(a) $15.
(b) $50.
(c) $10.
(d) $25.

13. Which woman is Danny interested in?
(a) Miss Garcia.
(b) Mrs. Sanchez.
(c) Mrs. Morales.
(d) Mrs. Ramirez.

14. What do Pilon and Pablo send the person in #25 to the wharf to do?
(a) Beg for food.
(b) Buy fish.
(c) Clean squid.
(d) Get a job.

15. Where has Danny just returned from as the novel opens?
(a) Work.
(b) Church.
(c) Vacation.
(d) The army.

Short Answer Questions

1. For whom is Pilon digging for treasure?

2. How does Pilon choose a spot to dig for treasure?

3. How does Pilon get Joe's trousers back?

4. Who does Pilon invite to live in the house with him?

5. What does Pilon steal from Joe while Joe is asleep?

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